Ibm Semeru Runtime 8 · Version Status
Ibm Semeru Runtime 8 End of Life Date
Ibm Semeru Runtime 8 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Ibm Semeru Runtime 8 is actively supported. EOL date: December 31, 2030.
EOL Date
Dec 31, 2030
1697 days remaining
Latest Release
8u482-b08
LTS release
Release Date
Sep 16, 2021
Ibm Semeru Runtime 8 series
All Ibm Semeru Runtime Versions
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| → 8 LTS |
8u482-b08 |
Dec 31, 2030 |
Active |
| 11 LTS |
11.0.30+7.1 |
Oct 31, 2027 |
Active |
| 17 LTS |
17.0.18+8.1 |
Oct 31, 2027 |
Active |
| 21 LTS |
21.0.10+7.1 |
Dec 31, 2029 |
Active |
| 22 |
22.0.2+9 |
Sep 18, 2024 |
EOL |
| 23 |
23.0.2+7 |
Mar 31, 2025 |
EOL |
| 24 |
24.0.2+12 |
Sep 25, 2025 |
EOL |
| 25 LTS |
25.0.2+10.1 |
Sep 30, 2030 |
Active |
What does Ibm Semeru Runtime 8 end of life mean?
When Ibm Semeru Runtime 8 reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches for this version. CVEs discovered after the EOL date are publicly disclosed on the National Vulnerability Database with no patch available. Exploit code frequently appears on GitHub within days of disclosure.
The CVE blind spot: Most vulnerability scanners check for known CVEs but do not flag the ongoing accumulation of unpatched vulnerabilities in EOL software versions. Running Ibm Semeru Runtime 8 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Ibm Semeru Runtime 25 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Ibm Semeru Runtime 8 reach end of life?
Ibm Semeru Runtime 8 reached end of life on December 31, 2030. That is 1697 days remaining.
Is Ibm Semeru Runtime 8 still supported?
Yes, Ibm Semeru Runtime 8 is currently supported. The EOL date is December 31, 2030.
What should I upgrade to from Ibm Semeru Runtime 8?
The recommended upgrade from Ibm Semeru Runtime 8 is
Ibm Semeru Runtime 25 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Ibm Semeru Runtime full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Ibm Semeru Runtime 8 past EOL?
When Ibm Semeru Runtime 8 reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches. Any CVEs disclosed after the EOL date accumulate with no remediation path. Most vulnerability scanners do not flag this — it is the CVE blind spot. Organizations running EOL Ibm Semeru Runtime should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.